In-Demand Program manager research and innovation Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Coordinator - Major Research Initiatives
RMIT University —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
7d
Engineering Manager – Research and Innovation
Saab —Melbourne VIC
- Management
- Research
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Manager, Major Initiatives
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $9 - $151,951 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Program Lead - Culturally Safe Partnerships
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Melbourne VIC
- $87,003.80 - $96,181.00 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
20h
Study Coordinator - Clinical Trials
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Parkville VIC
- $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Annual leave
11d
Senior Manager - Modern Slavery
The Salvation Army —Coburg North VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- No degree
- Social Work
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Graduate Engineering Trainee
AkzoNobel —Melbourne VIC
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
Partnerships and Contracting Manager - Talent led tours
Luxury Escapes —Southbank VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance program
- Free food
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8d
Product Intelligence Sensory Manager (m/f/d)
JTI —Research VIC
- Contract
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Research Manager, Representation Reviews
Victorian Electoral Commission —Melbourne VIC
- $128,635 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Leadership
1d
Product Owner/Design Manager
Sitemate —Melbourne VIC
- $60,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
4d
Program Officer, Community & Public Health
Department of Health —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
11d
Consumer Insights Manager
DuluxGroup —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
2d
Operations Director - Ambulatory Services
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre —Melbourne VIC
- $170,000 - $197,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
Digital Marketing Specialist (Search, Social, Prog)
Aussie Broadband —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Manager, Aboriginal Priority Projects
Department of Health —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
14d
Associate Director, Commercialisation (MDHS)
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- Full-time
- Research
- No degree
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
9d
Manager, Research Strategy and Clinical Trials
Safer Care Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Recruiting
21h
Sr Program Manager, AU OTR ACES
Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Business Administration
- AI
Personal Assistant to the OM Medicine MMC / OM Surgery MMC / OM Specialty MMC
Monash Health —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance program

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Coordinator - Major Research Initiatives

RMIT University -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
7 days ago

Qualifications

Research
Administrative experience
Analysis skills
Working with children
Budgeting
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Overview:

Full-time, Continuing position
Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

As Coordinator, Major Research Initiatives, you will support the identification, development and delivery of major collaborative research grant opportunities and funding programs aligned to the Large-Scale Initiatives Framework, including scheme and consortium coordination. The role supports RMIT researchers in developing partnerships with end users (commercial, local, state and federal government, and not-for-profit organisations) to enhance the impact and translation of RMIT research outcomes. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Major Research Initiatives, the Coordinator contributes relationship management of funded CRCs and to the identification of major research grant opportunities and enables operations including processes, tools, templates and playbooks to ensure efficacy and efficiency in delivering major research grants.

Please note, there are no academic research related activities undertaken in this role.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Demonstrated experience supporting the development and coordination of collaborative research grants involving universities, industry, government and/or not-for-profit organisations.
Experience interpreting external competitive research grant funding scheme requirements and supporting the review and coordination of funding applications in accordance with scheme guidelines and institutional processes.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with researchers, partners and internal stakeholders to support engagement activities and the coordination of major collaborative research grant initiatives.
Highly developed organisational, interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities and provide high-quality administrative and operational support.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across complex organisational environments and contribute positively within team-based delivery models.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment,
Coordinating multiple projects simultaneously and applying sound judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Demonstrated analytical and financial administration skills, including experience supporting budget development for major collaborative research grants.
Experience using organisational systems, tools and reporting frameworks to maintain accurate project, partnership and funding information and support operational reporting requirements.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

RMIT’s Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers to help shape the world. The portfolio has an engaged, energetic, talented and collaborative team focused on enabling excellent research and innovation outcomes. With a global presence, community and industry connections, we support cutting-edge research and careers that make a positive impact on communities.

The Research and Innovation Portfolio supports researchers and graduate researchers with research partnerships, grants and research contracts, funding opportunities, capability development, research training, ethics and integrity, intellectual property, commercialisation, internships, communication and profile. Find out more about research and innovation at RMIT University and the Research and Innovation Portfolio at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/research/

Part of the Research and Innovation Portfolio, Research Partnerships and Translation supports and enables researchers to partner to achieve excellent research translation outcomes. Research Partnerships and Translation also oversees intellectual property capture, protection and commercialisation for the university.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Melissa Glenister (Senior Manager, Major Research Initiatives) via email [email protected]. Please do not send your application to this contact.

Position Description: Coordinator – Major Research Initiatives

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Applications Close:

27 July 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

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